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S3 YCG

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 52,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2026 52,445 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 46,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 41,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,610 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 27,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 27,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,067 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 14,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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S3 YCG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,135 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 YCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 YCG?

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What year was S3 YCG registered?

S3 YCG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is S3 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 YCG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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